Values change, markets follow

AUTHOR(S)

Marks, David

PUB. DATE

May 2002

SOURCE

Shopping Center World;May2002, Vol. 31 Issue 5, p142

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Discusses the impact of the changes in consumer values on consolidation in the U.S. retail industry. Demographic groups which drive changes in retail formats; Growth of discount department store sales from 1990 to 2002; Significance of mail order business to the industry.

ACCESSION #

6740707

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